Tanzania · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
13 reviewed
This is the shortlist you would get from someone who has already sat through the sales pitch: 13 cruises and boat trips worth booking, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one thing to know before you pay a deposit.
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll with dolphins from Kendwa, then relax on a disappearing sandbank. 4 hours with gear, fruit, and guidance.
“Excellent day we had with this tour. Our tour guides were excellent and very accommodating! Would highly highly recommend”
Boat day trip from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank: giant tortoises, snorkel time, and a seafood BBQ lunch.
“Fun day exploring and our guide Milano made it lots of fun”
Sail from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank for tortoises, snorkeling, and a BBQ seafood lunch.
“Amazing experience! And please keep singing Jambo Bwana at the end of the trip, it really adds authenticity to the overall experience”
Half-day cruise from Matemwe to Mnemba Island for snorkel, sea turtle and dolphin chances, plus fruit, water, and great sea views.
“Super happy we booked this tour. The tour starts at the end of the road and we stay at the Mora so we just walk to meet the guide. They provide all the gears needed for snorkeling and nice life vest on board. We initially took a small boat then transferred to bigger dhow Boat which is a lot more comfortable for 10 people. The first stop was to find dolphins which our guide took our camera and took 11 minutes amazing video. We then went to sandbar and did snorkeling. The water is so beautiful and clear but the site to snorkeling is so so. The service on board…”
Zanzibar sunset dhow cruise from Kendwa and Nungwi with hotel pickup, live drumming, fruit and snacks, and time to swim.
“The drummers and staff were the highlight. Was a good length of time on the sea. If you get seasick easily then I do not advise. The provided fruit and drinks. Just wished the people on my boat were happier. Great value for money”
Half-day Zanzibar snorkeling to Mnemba Island: clear water, top marine life, optional seafood lunch, hotel pickup, and possible dolphin encounters.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and very well organized experience. Pickup was exactly on time, and the driver waited without any pressure — a rare level of professionalism. The car was spotlessly clean, one of the best we used in Zanzibar. The lunch was outstanding, with fresh seafood including calamari, baby lobster, shrimp, and octopus — truly luxurious for an excursion. Although dolphins were not planned, the guide and captain patiently waited until we were able to see them very close to the boat, an unforgettable moment. Despite booking a group tour, we ended up enjoying what felt like a private experience. No time pressure, great snorkeling, and an amazing team. Highly recommended.…”
A 3.5-hour Zanzibar sunset party cruise from The Z Hotel, with music, disco lights, fruit, water, and a swim off the coast.
“Loved it! Great fun but chilled party vibes. Met some great people too! Music was awesome!”
2.5-hour Nungwi sunset dhow cruise with tropical fruits, local drummers, dancing, and Indian Ocean views, plus optional swim.
“Lovely experience. Drummers and singers are loud if you sit near the front of the boat, so sit near the back if you have sensitive ears.”
Half-day trip from Nungwi to Mnemba with dolphin spotting, snorkeling on coral reefs, and a possible white sandbank stop.
“Experiencia nefasta. No la contraten. La excursión comenzó una hora después de lo previsto (a las 9 hs). El transporte en el que se realizó es un bote muy precario, sin medidas de Seguridad mínima. No nos permitieron bajar a nadar con los delfines, solo avistarlos 5 minutos. Los guías no hablaban español, siendo que la actividad era en español. Las bebidas incluidas eran botellas de agua.”
Full-day Safari Blue dhow trip from Zanzibar City, with Kwale Island baobabs, Blue Lagoon sandbank snorkeling, and seafood lunch.
“A nice trip , where we seen beautiful places . The sea food was very nice too. Our Gide was very nice & professional.”
Maasai culture in Zanzibar, traditional dress, then a shared dhow sunset cruise with wind in your hair and fruit served.
“It’s was very nice tour ever , we experience a lot of culture from Masai and the sunset was amazing! I really recommend it”
Private sail to Pungume Sandbank near Kizimkazi for dolphin spotting, snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ in Zanzibar’s clear waters.
“This was absolutely wonderful. Our guide, Abdul, was super welcoming, funny, informational, helpful, you name it. I was surprised at how long this tour was but in all the best ways. It was definitely worth the price and the time.”
Sunset dhow cruise from Stone Town with traditional music, snacks, and soft drinks, sailing past landmarks as the sun sets.
“Really enjoyable time, but it lasted about 1 hour and 20 minutes, not 2 hours as advertised”
